Sessional - BISC 202 - Genetics - 1247 - Burnaby Campus

The following Sessional appointment is expected to be available in the Department of Biological Sciences during the FALL SEMESTER  (August 26 to December 20, 2024).

BISC 202 GENETICS - LECTURER
SALARY  $7718.00 (inclusive of 4% vacation pay)
LECTURES T 8:30-10:20, R 8:30-9:20

RESERVE SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR POSITION: No
Article XIV E.3.a of the TSSU-SFU Collective Agreement allows for up to 25% of appointments within a given department to be reserved for graduate students or postdoctoral fellows. “While priority will be given to Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in awarding this RESERVED position, all Sessional Instructors are encouraged to apply. In the event it is not filled by a Grad or Postdoc, it will be filled by another qualified applicant in accordance with Article XIV E of the Collective Agreement.”

Course Description: Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information. Topics include: molecular basis of inheritance, interpretation of pedigrees, chromosomal mapping, linkage, crosses, epigenetics, and the regulation and flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins.

In addition to lectures, weekly responsibilities include Teaching Assistant (TA) training, and meeting with students. The sessional instructor is also responsible for giving exams and grading of the course with the help of the TAs.

Minimum Qualifications:  A Master's degree or equivalent qualification in biology or related discipline with a concentration in genetics, with evidence of strong academic performance or research experience in related areas.

Recommended Qualifications:  Master’s degree in biology or related discipline with a concentration in genetics and a minimum of 4 months’ teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

To apply, please prepare in advance a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement and contact information for three references as a single file in a portable document format (PDF, ~7MB Maximum size). When ready, submit via the on-line application form at:
https://advance.science.sfu.ca/biology/application/sessional.php

If you have questions, please contact Melissa Stephens, Chair’s Secretary, at biscsec@sfu.ca.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY JULY 18 AT 9AM

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